We’ve been on the hunt for the coziest blanket/throw for a while now and I believe we have found it, and just in time for the chilly seasons to arrive. We are loving this bamboo knit throw blanket from Cariloha and can’t wait to use it to help keep warm during the chilly months. I’m also pretty… [Read More]

Life with a newborn and a preschooler can be pretty busy. I’ve found that ensuring this new babe gets plenty of developmentally-appropriate activity time to be a bit more difficult with a 4 year old to also look after, but we’re trying to ensure she has ample opportunity for exploring the world around her and… [Read More]

After water, coffee is the most popular drink in the world. I have to be honest – I’m not a regular coffee drinker. I’m more of a tea fan myself, although I do love a good espresso smoothie made with a good dark roast. But Adam aka HEN Papa, loves coffee. Especially after having children,… [Read More]

Laundry detergent and dryer sheets may be harming your health. Does that surprise you? Care2 has some excellent information on the hazards of dryer sheets and fabric softener, including the potential effects on the nervous system. From skin irritation to severe headaches, the side effects can be numerous. We ditched the dryer sheets and switched to natural… [Read More]

We recently had the opportunity to try out the amazing three-in-one container from ECOluncbox and loved it, so I’m excited to be able to offer this ECOlunchbox three-in-one bento giveaway to one HEN Family reader. We’ve used this container for lunches and snacks and it’s our favourite eco-friendly reusable container to bring on picnics or outings…. [Read More]

Now that we are a family of four, I’m really realizing how much STUFF we have. Along with bins of baby clothes for both boys and girls, we have so many baby items, toys and other paraphernalia. Along with it, I tend to hold onto items for a long time purely for nostalgic reasons, but have… [Read More]

Lately, K has been all about animals and just loves using imaginative play to be a “pet doctor.” He is a huge animal fan and has a special fondness for dogs. We recently picked up a thrifted veterinarian coat for him and he just loves it, so I knew he would be SO excited to also have… [Read More]

I recently had the opportunity to review one of my newest favourite sites – Will Dill. I am a huge fan of this online shop, which offers everything from organic baby and toddler clothes, to simple, natural and fair-trade toys, to jewelry. Wild Dill strives to offer an assortment of organic and fair-trade items and is the one-stop… [Read More]

Momzelle Breastfeeding Top Review and Giveaway Since my life right now largely revolves around feeding my new baby girl, breastfeeding apparel is a big topic on my mind. When my first child was born, I didn’t have much in the way of nursing attire. I made do with what I had, although in hindsight I should… [Read More]

When it comes to postpartum care for mamas, there are so many things I wish I had known beforehand. While books and friends and family can help prepare you, there are inevitably many things that you’ll discover on your own, including the not-so-glamourous items you’ll likely need. Things like a peri squirt bottle, big maxi… [Read More]

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Happy Summer, friends! It’s my favourite time of the year. With Canada Day celebrations just behind us, it’s gotten me thinking about some of my favourite eco-friendly Canadian companies. We really do try to support Canadian and local as much as possible. It’s important to me, and I know it’s important to many of you as… [Read More]